Matera Classic Tours

Matera's Sassi districts — Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano — are UNESCO-listed cave settlements containing over 150 rupestrian rock-cut churches and inhabited until 1952. Find guided Sassi walking tours, rock church access options, and Puglia day trip combo formats here.

Loved by over 54 million guests worldwide

Slide 1 of 7, Person photographing Sassi of Matera with a basket of flowers in the foreground.

Guided Tour of Sassi of Matera

2 hrs 15 mins

Explore the districts of Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, situated in the UNESCO site of Sassi of Matera, on this guided tour.
Visit the cave houses of Sassi, built more than 9000 years ago, and learn about the churches of Saint Anthony Abbot and Antonio Abate.
Pass by Porta Pistoia, the meeting point between the two districts of Barisano and Caveosa.
Choose from tour options in the language of your choice – English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian.
Fun Fact: Matera was awarded the ‘European Capital of Culture’ title by the European Commission in 2019.

More details

Explore the districts of Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, situated in the UNESCO site of Sassi of Matera, on this guided tour.
Visit the cave houses of Sassi, built more than 9000 years ago, and learn about the churches of Saint Anthony Abbot and Antonio Abate.
Pass by Porta Pistoia, the meeting point between the two districts of Barisano and Caveosa.
Choose from tour options in the language of your choice – English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian.
Fun Fact: Matera was awarded the ‘European Capital of Culture’ title by the European Commission in 2019.

from

€15

Slide 1 of 13, Tourists photographing a statue on a Matera bus tour with views of ancient cave dwellings.

Bus Tour of Matera with Audio Guide & Access to Casa Grotta

1 hr 15 mins - 1 hr 30 mins

Audio guide

Explore the fascinating past of Matera aboard an open-air bus, accompanied by an audio guide, and see the baroque Saint Peter and Saint Paul church.
Discover the tools and artifacts of Casa Grotta of Sassi di Matera, a cave-dwelling, and drive past sights like Palazzo Lanfranchi's mellow-stone facade.
At Cava Paradiso, see the rock formations concealed within secret chambers, and catch sight of the Villa Comunale park and Castello Tramontano fort.
Enhance your journey with a choice between 3 audio guide languages, English, French, and Italian, immersing yourself in the captivating legends of each site.
Fun Fact: The Sassi of Matera are among the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, with evidence of human habitation dating back over 9,000 years.

More details

Explore the fascinating past of Matera aboard an open-air bus, accompanied by an audio guide, and see the baroque Saint Peter and Saint Paul church.
Discover the tools and artifacts of Casa Grotta of Sassi di Matera, a cave-dwelling, and drive past sights like Palazzo Lanfranchi's mellow-stone facade.
At Cava Paradiso, see the rock formations concealed within secret chambers, and catch sight of the Villa Comunale park and Castello Tramontano fort.
Enhance your journey with a choice between 3 audio guide languages, English, French, and Italian, immersing yourself in the captivating legends of each site.
Fun Fact: The Sassi of Matera are among the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, with evidence of human habitation dating back over 9,000 years.

from

€20

Slide 1 of 5, Rugged landscape of Murgia Park with ancient rupestrian churches and caves, Matera, Italy.

Guided Tour of Murgia Park & Rupestrian Churches

2 hrs 15 mins

1 more

Hike through Murgia Park’s vast rock formations with your expert guide, and even enjoy a return shuttle transfer back to Matera.
Visit the famed Rupestrian churches to see frescoes from the Byzantine era adorn the walls as well as the remains of a primitive burial site.
At the revered crypt of San Falcione, observe a fresco of Jesus at the temple, and take in the stunning sunset from the Golgotha viewpoint.
Choose to explore this fascinating historic region with a guide speaking either English or Italian.
Fun Fact: Murgia Park is home to the largest colony of lesser kestrels in Italy, with over 200 breeding pairs living in the park's rocky cliffs and caves.

More details

Hike through Murgia Park’s vast rock formations with your expert guide, and even enjoy a return shuttle transfer back to Matera.
Visit the famed Rupestrian churches to see frescoes from the Byzantine era adorn the walls as well as the remains of a primitive burial site.
At the revered crypt of San Falcione, observe a fresco of Jesus at the temple, and take in the stunning sunset from the Golgotha viewpoint.
Choose to explore this fascinating historic region with a guide speaking either English or Italian.
Fun Fact: Murgia Park is home to the largest colony of lesser kestrels in Italy, with over 200 breeding pairs living in the park's rocky cliffs and caves.

from

€25

Slide 1 of 8, Sassi of Matera ancient stone buildings under a blue sky, Italy.

Sassi of Matera Tour with Porter & Audio Guide

45 mins

1 more

Hop onboard a tuk-tuk and discover the winding streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site with a knowledgeable English or Italian-speaking porter.
Along with an added audio guide, learn about the historic center of Matera and admire the Matera Cathedral at the highest point of the city.
Visit the Cave House, a site inhabited by the Romans and the Byzantines, and stop for photos to capture panoramic views of Sasso Barisano.
Fun Fact: The Cave House has been used as a backdrop for numerous movies including Mel Gibson's ‘The Passion of the Christ’.

More details

Hop onboard a tuk-tuk and discover the winding streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site with a knowledgeable English or Italian-speaking porter.
Along with an added audio guide, learn about the historic center of Matera and admire the Matera Cathedral at the highest point of the city.
Visit the Cave House, a site inhabited by the Romans and the Byzantines, and stop for photos to capture panoramic views of Sasso Barisano.
Fun Fact: The Cave House has been used as a backdrop for numerous movies including Mel Gibson's ‘The Passion of the Christ’.

from

€35

Slide 1 of 5, Matera's ancient stone buildings and rock church on a guided tour.

2-Hour Guided Tour of Matera

2 hrs 30 mins

Take a tour of the fascinating city of Matera and learn all about its history, culture, and stunning architecture from your expert guide in Italian or English.
Explore the unique Sasso di Matera, the distinctive houses carved into the rocks forming a cave-dwelling community.
The stunning combination of rock and greenery, rich cultural heritage, history, ancient structures, and breathtaking sunset views, are all awaiting you at this fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fun Fact: The Sassi di Matera has been used as a filming location for several movies and TV shows. These include Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ", "The Nativity Story", and the TV series "The Name of the Rose".

More details

Take a tour of the fascinating city of Matera and learn all about its history, culture, and stunning architecture from your expert guide in Italian or English.
Explore the unique Sasso di Matera, the distinctive houses carved into the rocks forming a cave-dwelling community.
The stunning combination of rock and greenery, rich cultural heritage, history, ancient structures, and breathtaking sunset views, are all awaiting you at this fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fun Fact: The Sassi di Matera has been used as a filming location for several movies and TV shows. These include Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ", "The Nativity Story", and the TV series "The Name of the Rose".

from

€18.50